#Saudi Arabia

Major real estate reform: Will Saudi Arabia implement a rent cap?

Saudi authorities have also lifted the ban on transactions related to sales, purchases, subdivisions, and permits in northern Riyadh

Trump eyes visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar next month

The president said the trip will centre on securing more than $1tn in investment into the US economy

Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia as Musk, kingdom mend relations

Tesla’s launch event in Riyadh, scheduled for April 10, will display its EVs and products powered by solar energy

Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: Will insurance approvals be eliminated?

Careful study will guide the decision, ensuring it is made in the best interests of the beneficiaries

EVIQ launches Saudi’s first highway EV charging station

The initiative aims to overcome the challenges of long-distance travel for EV users in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia set to deliver 362,000 new hotel rooms by 2030

International arrivals to Saudi Arabia reached 30 million in 2024, up from 27.4 million in 2023, demonstrating a robust upward trajectory for the tourism and hospitality sectors

Saudi Arabia posts $8bn Q3 deficit as lower oil prices weigh

S&P lifts Saudi’s rating on economic shift away from oil

Fitch said the country’s Vision 2030 project provides some flexibility in managing capital expenditure and debt issuance

Saudi Arabia: Impact46 completes SAR918m stake sale in Rasan

Saudi Arabia: Impact46 completes SAR918m stake sale in Rasan

The transaction aligns with Impact46’s investment strategy of supporting high-growth, early-stage companies

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600 companies now have their regional HQ in Saudi

The modern infrastructure and the other facilities are also attracting the international firms to the country

GE Vernova fuels Saudi Arabia’s energy transition with bold initiatives at the ‘New Era of Energy’ forum 2

GE Vernova boosts Saudi energy initiatives with new investments, alliances

GE Vernova announced plans to expand its GE Saudi Advanced Turbines (GESAT) facility in Dammam to locally manufacture high-voltage gas-insulated switch gears

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PwC seeks to ‘mend relations’ with Saudi Arabia following suspension

Bloomberg News reported that executives at the PIF have been told to stop handing out consulting projects to PwC until February 2026

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Saudi’s stc Group reports 85.7% net profit surge in 2024

Group CEO Olayan Alwetaid attributed the strong results to the group’s 16 per cent subsidiary growth and the execution of a cost-efficiency programme

Saudi Crown Prince meets US Secretary of State Rubio in Riyadh

Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier in the day from Israel where he began his first visit to the region as the top US diplomat

Zoom, center3 partner for node deployment in Saudi Arabia

This initiative introduces high-performance infrastructure to address the increasing demand for low-latency conferencing

LEAP 2025: What tech leaders have to say about their participation

LEAP 2025: What tech leaders have to say about their participation

We spoke to key leaders from these companies about the event and their participation

Etihad Salam Telecom’s next leap: AI, 5G, and Saudi Vision 2030

Abdullah Mohammad Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, discusses emerging trends and strategic partnerships

Tech To Make Riyadh Epicentre of MENA Music by 2030, Grammy Awards President Tells DeepFest 2025

Tech to make Riyadh MENA music hub by 2030, says Grammy head at DeepFest

The Recording Academy, which launched the Latin Grammys 25 years ago, is now looking to help music and artists from the Middle East and North Africa gain global traction

DeepFest 2025 opens in Riyadh, showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions

DeepFest 2025 showcases Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions

DeepFest 2025 features more than 150 speakers and 120 exhibitors, welcoming over 50,000 participants globally

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LEAP 2025 starts in Riyadh, unveiling $14.9bn in AI investments

The event reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to establish itself as a primary hub for digital transformation and a destination for technology investments

How AI can help transform waste management in Saudi Arabia

The scale of Saudi Arabia’s waste management challenge demands innovative solutions aligned with Vision 2030’s sustainability goals

Saudi Arabia welcomes 60 million visitors in H1 2024

Saudi investment funds: New possibilities explored

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) in Saudi Arabia has initiated a public consultation regarding proposed changes

Sporting legends to join new SportsTech stage at LEAP 2025

SportsTech is one of two new content stages for the 2025 event, alongside Tech Arena

LEAP unveils $1m prize pool for Rocket Fuel 2025 startup competition

The Rocket Fuel Startup Pitch Competition highlights Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem and provides a platform for emerging companies to present their ideas to a global audience.

How LEAP 2025 is shaping Saudi Arabia’s tech ambitions

LEAP 2025 promises even more with 1,800 global tech brands, 680 startups, and 1,000 expert speakers showcasing next-gen solutions in sectors such as space, gaming, education, and smart cities

LEAP NIGHTS to debut at LEAP 2025

Culture and collaboration: LEAP Nights to debut in Riyadh

LEAP Nights, running from February 6-13, will transform the week-long event into a dynamic blend of cultural exploration, high-tech experiences, and invaluable networking opportunities

What’s in store for LEAP 2025 in Saudi Arabia?

Over the past three years, LEAP has facilitated public and private investment exceeding $27.5bn, setting benchmarks for tech events globally

Saudi Arabia IPO: PIF-backed developer Umm Al Qura to list on Tadawul

Saudi IPO: PIF-backed developer Umm Al Qura to list on Tadawul

The Saudi Exchange granted conditional approval on December 8, 2024, for the listing of Umm Al Qura’s shares on Tadawul’s Main Market

Here's what Saudi consumers will continue to spend on in 2025, reveals AlixPartners: survey on spending trends

Here’s what Saudi consumers will continue to spend on in 2025: survey

Spending intentions in Saudi Arabia show a six-percentage-point net positive trend, contrasting with contractions in the US and Europe, reveals the AlixPartners survey

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Saudi Arabia: Red Sea Global unveils luxury Red Sea Residences

The first of Red Sea Residences’ developments is located on Shura Island at The Red Sea destination, with properties set to be ready for handover by the end of 2025

PIF-owned Folk Maritime focused on driving regional trade, says CEO Poul Hestbaek

PIF-owned Folk Maritime focused on driving regional trade, says CEO

With Vision 2030 driving infrastructure growth, Saudi Arabia is poised to become a global logistics hub, and Folk Maritime will play a pivotal role in this transformation, says Poul Hestbaek